FALL 2025, Kinesiology TA II bei St. Olaf College

St. Olaf College Student Employee Job Description

Job Title:  Teaching Assistant for Exercise Physiology 

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

Department Name: Kinesiology

Unit Number (5 digits): 11290

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization  

Contact Person/Supervisor: Jennifer Holbein

Pay Rate (Check One)    X Standard Hourly Rate

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):

Students work with Kinesiology Department Faculty to prepare for labs. Students also assist Faculty and students during lab sessions.

Transferable Skills:

 Communication                             Human Relations                     Problem Solving

 Motivation/Leadership                   Essential Work Skills               Research/Quantitative

 Organization/Planning               Technical

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist with undergraduate EXP labs, including set-up, teaching and clean up
• Lead study sessions with undergraduate EXP students on needed basis
• Maintain all EXP labs and equipment, check instruments regularly
• Take care of towels, keep equipment and materials in proper places
• Set up lab equipment prior to start of class on a needed basis
• Keep labs clean and tidy
• Correct lab manuals/classroom work
• Assist during field trips

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills):

• Kinesiology Major and have successfully completed Exercise Physiology
• Knowledge of each lab procedure as well as calibration and troubleshoot all equipment (Bod Pod, Hydrostatic weighing, Ultima II metabolic cart and ECG, Vertec and Jump Mat, etc.)
• Knowledge of safety procedures 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of people in a friendly, professional manner
• Strong organizational and time management skills required
• Detail-oriented, work independently and confidentially
• Good attendance is required